We have hit the end of the year and the start of the summer! To celebrate this with our season 4 FINALE we have none other than President Tracy Fitzsimmons. From everyone at the Buzzwords podcast we hope you enjoyed this season of the podcast. Have a happy and healthy summer break and we will see all of you for season 5 in the fall!

Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Joey Gawrysiak, and Scott King

Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smith

Music: “Best Time” by FASSounds

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The lost episode recovered! (more like re-recorded but) We finally have Dana Baxter on the podcast to talk with Scott, Melissa and Joey. To say this is a fun episode is an understatement. Enjoy!

Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Joey Gawrysiak, and Scott King

Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smith

Music: “Best Time” by FASSounds

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Its been a while listeners, we promise we didn't forget about you! Sadly we had a lost episode in March due to some tech issues (the hosts will fill you in). However today we have Kevin Covert to talk about his experience as a Winchester native turned Broadway actor. Some hilarious stories you do not want to miss!

Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Joey Gawrysiak, and Scott King

Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smith

Music: “Best Time” by FASSounds

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The group is back together for this months episode of Buzzwords! Today Joey, Scott and Melissa are joined by Golder O'Neill. Golder shares his experiences at the school and how much as changed since he first came to SU in 1986! Joey also has a run in with a Bull? Listen to find out more!

Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Joey Gawrysiak, and Scott King

Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smith

Music: “Best Time” by FASSounds

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The guys Scott and Joey have run of the ship while Melissa is out. Hopefully they don't break anything as they introduce the newest guest, Blayne Weaver! Blayne talks through some of his favorite stories on set while giving an insight to maybe his most embarrassing performance. Enjoy!

Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Joey Gawrysiak, and Scott King

Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smith

Music: “Best Time” by FASSounds

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We have a great show to wrap up the 2022 year on the podcast! Maurice Fraga is the Chair of the Dance Division at Shenandoah University. Hosts Joey, Melissa and Scott discuss the similarities of coaching sports and teaching dancers throughout their experiences on campus. In addition to growing and evolving as a person. Enjoy and happy holidays from the Buzzwords family!

Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Joey Gawrysiak, and Scott King

Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smith

Music: “Best Time” by FASSounds

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We have the Smeltzer-Kraft duo on for this months episode of Buzzwords! Ashley talks about the household coaching rivalry and how their kids are quite honestly the biggest hornet fans around! Joey, Scott and Melissa discuss gameday superstitions as well!

Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Joey Gawrysiak, and Scott King

Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smith

Music: “Best Time” by FASSounds

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Season 4 continues with an amazing guest, Karli Vina from the SU Conservatory. Karli is not new to the podcasting world as she hosts her own show, "@ Percussion". Melissa, Scott and Joey talk about how Karli takes on performances and how she looks back on her road to this point. 

Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Joey Gawrysiak, and Scott King

Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smith

Music: “Best Time” by FASSounds

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How was your summer? Missed the Buzzwords podcast? Well we are back with Season 4 and its all about our performers! First episode of the school year is with Ryan Romine, bassoon player and instructor at Shenandoah University. Ryan takes Joey, Scott and Melissa through his steps of performing and how he has over come his fear of performing.. or issues with confetti?? 

Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, Joey Gawrysiak, and Scott King

Producer: Sean Kelly and Zander Merle-Smith

Music: “Best Time” by FASSounds

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This is a very special rebroadcast of the episode that was done live on Zoom! Our hosts Scott, Melissa and Joey end the semester with a bang! Not only was the episode recorded live to an audience we have the provost of Shenandoah University Cameron McCoy joining us! This extra long episode has everything you want in a Buzzwords podcast.

From all of us here we hope you have a safe and fun summer! New Episodes will start when school returns in September! 

Hosts: Melissa Smeltzer-Kraft, and Scott King

Producer: Sean Kelly

Music: Powerful EDM Future Bass - Ivymusic

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